Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Launceston flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 2

How often are flights from Melbourne to Launceston delayed?

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About 25% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Launceston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes. Find deals

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Launceston flights?

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Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

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There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Launceston in 1h 05m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. There are 476 km between Melbourne and Launceston. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Launceston round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Launceston is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $82 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Jetstar and Qantas Airways, starting at $84 and $150 round-trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Launceston one-way?

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Launceston are Jetstar ($47), Virgin Australia ($67), and Qantas Airways ($106).

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Launceston, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston (average of $54). Flying from Melbourne to Launceston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $97). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Launceston?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Launceston flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Launceston

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The most flights from ME1 to LST are scheduled on a Wednesday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Launceston ranges from 30.0 - 80.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Launceston when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Launceston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

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While on average a flight from Melbourne to Launceston is generally $149, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $49. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Launceston), you can expect to pay $105 for that flight.

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What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Launceston?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to Launceston on time: Qatar Airways (71%), Alliance Airlines (66%), United Airlines (66%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Launceston?

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Consider Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Launceston.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LST?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Launceston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

Question 18

What airport do you fly into for flights to Launceston from Melbourne?

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Most people fly into Launceston (LST) if they book a flight to Launceston from Melbourne. On average, Launceston has 31 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Launceston is conveniently located just 13.2 km from Launceston’s city centre.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Launceston that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Launceston flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Launceston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

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Deals for Melbourne to Launceston flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Launceston?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Melbourne to Launceston by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Launceston with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Launceston, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Launceston become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Launceston from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$108
One-way from	$55
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$136

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$82	Average$179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$84	Average$147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$150	Average$302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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